Father Goose
1964, English. Directed by Ralph Nelson.
They're sharing a South Sea island with 7 little chaperones...and the Pacific as their battleground!
During World War II, South Sea beachcomber Walter Eckland is persuaded to spy on planes passing over his island. He gets more than he bargained for as schoolteacher Catherine Frenau arrives on the run from the Japanese with her pupils in tow!
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Ralph NelsonDirector
- Cary GrantWalter Christopher Eckland
- Leslie CaronCatherine Freneau
- Trevor HowardCommander Frank Houghton
- Jack GoodLieutenant Stebbings
- Sharyl LockeJenny
- Pip SparkeAnne
- Verina GreenlawChristine
- Stephanie BerringtonElizabeth Anderson
- Jennifer BerringtonHarriet MacGregor
- Laurelle FelsetteAngelique
- Nicole FelsetteDominique
- Alex FinlaysonDoctor Bigrave
Details
- Released
- 10 December 1964
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- S. H. Barnett, Frank Tarloff, Peter Stone
- Box office
- $13M
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Father Goose: quick answers
Is Father Goose worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 207 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Father Goose?
Father Goose runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does Father Goose have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Father Goose. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Father Goose parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Father Goose yet.
Which OTT platform is Father Goose on?
Father Goose isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Father Goose?
If you liked Father Goose, try Under the Boardwalk, Six Days Seven Nights, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
Who directed Father Goose?
Father Goose (1964) was directed by Ralph Nelson and stars Cary Grant, Leslie Caron, Trevor Howard.